Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads and Lasses
Tune in to the Whatever Happened to the likely lads and lasses panel as part of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
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Alan Parks – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival
Ellery Lloyd – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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Chris Whitaker – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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Louise Mullany
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Abir Mukherjee and Vaseem Khan in conversation
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Allie Bailey: Game Changers
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